Workday Specialist

American Credit Acceptance•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

Financial Systems Specialist II The Financial Systems Specialist II is a key contributor to the financial systems team, driving digital transformation across financial functions. This role emphasizes advanced expertise in Workday Financials, Alteryx-based data automation, and AI-enabled process automation within enterprise systems to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance data integrity. The specialist partners with Controllership, IT, and business stakeholders to design, implement, and continuously improve scalable, automated financial solutions. Essential Functions Develop deep expertise in Workday Financials ecosystem (Core Financials, Prism Analytics, Reporting, Accounting Center, Adaptive Planning), acting as a subject matter expert for system capabilities and enhancements Design, build, and optimize Alteryx workflows to automate data preparation, reconciliation, and reporting processes across financial systems Identify and implement AI-enabled and rule-based automation within Workday and related systems to streamline financial processes and reduce manual effort Collaborate with Controllership, Audit, IT, and business teams to gather requirements and implement scalable system solutions Translate business needs into clear, actionable functional and technical requirements Provide day-to-day support for financial systems, including issue resolution, user support, and continuous improvement Configure, test, and deploy system changes, including Workday configurations and integrations Develop and maintain system integrations and automated data pipelines across enterprise platforms Ensure data integrity and accuracy through automated validations, reconciliations, and issue resolution Analyze existing processes and data flows to identify inefficiencies and implement standardized, automated solutions Lead or support small-to-medium projects using Agile methodology, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, workflows, and business processes, and partner with teams to update policies and procedures Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3.0 GPA Strong experience with ERP financial systems (e.g., Workday Financials, Oracle NetSuite, SAP) or a robust IT background (systems, data, automation, or application development using AI) with the ability to quickly learn and support ERP financial platforms Experience with process automation tools and concepts (e.g., Workday business process frameworks, workflow tools, or RPA) Proficiency in SQL or Python and working with large datasets Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau Strong analytical mindset with a focus on process efficiency and automation Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented Strong problem-solving skills with ability to identify and implement automation opportunities Excellent communication skills, with ability to explain system workflows and automation solutions to business users Customer-service oriented with strong cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Advanced proficiency in MS Office Preferred Qualifications Experience implementing or supporting Workday Financial modules Experience with Workday business process configuration and workflow automation Experience building Alteryx workflows in production environments Exposure to RPA or system-based automation tools with focused on process efficiency Background in both financial services and information systems Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. California Privacy Notice As an employer of California residents, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy rights. Any personal information you provide during the application process will be used solely for permitted internal purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Employee Privacy Notice .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3.0 GPA
Strong experience with ERP financial systems (e.g., Workday Financials, Oracle NetSuite, SAP) or a robust IT background (systems, data, automation, or application development using AI) with the ability to quickly learn and support ERP financial platforms
Experience with process automation tools and concepts (e.g., Workday business process frameworks, workflow tools, or RPA)
Proficiency in SQL or Python and working with large datasets
Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
Strong analytical mindset with a focus on process efficiency and automation
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to identify and implement automation opportunities
Excellent communication skills, with ability to explain system workflows and automation solutions to business users
Customer-service oriented with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Advanced proficiency in MS Office

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing or supporting Workday Financial modules
Experience with Workday business process configuration and workflow automation
Experience building Alteryx workflows in production environments
Exposure to RPA or system-based automation tools with focused on process efficiency
Background in both financial services and information systems

Responsibilities

Develop deep expertise in Workday Financials ecosystem (Core Financials, Prism Analytics, Reporting, Accounting Center, Adaptive Planning), acting as a subject matter expert for system capabilities and enhancements
Design, build, and optimize Alteryx workflows to automate data preparation, reconciliation, and reporting processes across financial systems
Identify and implement AI-enabled and rule-based automation within Workday and related systems to streamline financial processes and reduce manual effort
Collaborate with Controllership, Audit, IT, and business teams to gather requirements and implement scalable system solutions
Translate business needs into clear, actionable functional and technical requirements
Provide day-to-day support for financial systems, including issue resolution, user support, and continuous improvement
Configure, test, and deploy system changes, including Workday configurations and integrations
Develop and maintain system integrations and automated data pipelines across enterprise platforms
Ensure data integrity and accuracy through automated validations, reconciliations, and issue resolution
Analyze existing processes and data flows to identify inefficiencies and implement standardized, automated solutions
Lead or support small-to-medium projects using Agile methodology, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, workflows, and business processes, and partner with teams to update policies and procedures